52 26 ... Adjusting striker for rear seat backrest

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove panel for rear window shelf. Refer to 51 46 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR ODDMENTS TRAY (REAR PARCEL SHELF) .

Release backrest on left or right and tilt forwards.

Fig 1: Removing Backrest On Left Or Right

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Remove cover from lock striker.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Striker Cover

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Ideal adjustment of lock striker:

Lock striker must engage correctly in lock.

Lock striker must not brush against the side of the backrest.

Adjusting

Slacken screws (1) (do not release fully).

Adjust lock striker (2).

Tighten screws by hand.

Fold backrest up and check adjustment.

Repeat procedure until ideal setting is reached.

Tighten down bolts.

Tightening torque, refer to 52 24 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 3: View Of Lock Striker

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